Falls are the most common fatal injury in the construction industry. Most, if not all, of these accidents are preventable. Construction is an inherently dangerous way to make a living, but most deaths in this industry can be avoided with appropriate planning, training, and equipment.
A California construction...
Anyone who suffers an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual should be able to recover compensation for their losses. This includes coverage for potential medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, and losses caused by emotional pain and suffering. However, there are several factors that can affect the total...
You hear about a medical device recall, like a knee replacement recall, on the news, and you wonder if the one you have in your body is defective. Particularly when you hear about gruesome side effects, it can be quite alarming to hear that something that was surgically implanted inside of you...
California has been described as a huge theme park for children and adults who love to explore the wild variety of nature. No other state offers so many scenic choices like deserts, beaches, volcanoes, forests, mountains, marshlands, and other gorgeous locations. One might think the state was designed with motorcycle riders in...
On January 1, 2017, California joined the ranks of a small group of 14 states aware of public safety issues related to cell phone use on the road, enacting a new cell phone law that bans drivers from hold and operate" their cell phones and "handheld" electronic devices while driving.
Your first meeting with a rideshare accident attorney is usually a free initial consultation. If you do not prepare for this meeting, there is a limit to how much benefit you can get from talking to the attorney. The better prepared you are to talk to the lawyer, the more productive the...
Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 03, 2022 - We are excited to announce that J&Y Law Firm has awarded its 2022 Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship to Xol Torres, a student at CSU, Channel Islands.
Contestants submitted 500 to 1,000-word responses to one of two essay questions:...
If you have been the victim of an accident or have been injured by an intentional act, nobody needs to tell you that physical injuries often leave emotional or psychological scars. What we can tell you, however, is that it is often possible to seek compensation for psychological conditions caused after an...
You might have heard about a person getting a jury verdict that included pain and suffering damages, but you might not know precisely what this type of compensation is or how it gets calculated. Pain and suffering damages are in addition to other kinds of compensation a person might recover after getting...
As driverless or automated vehicles become more and more common on the road, there has also been an increase in the number of traffic accidents involving them. When a driver or pedestrian is injured in an accident involving an autonomous vehicle, the injury victim may not know who is responsible for the...
When you have a personal injury claim, you might wonder what happens during the negotiating process. Many of the interactions between your California personal injury attorney and the other party take place when you are not present.
Just because you are not there, it does not mean that...
What goes into settling a personal injury claim with an insurance company in California? A lot more than you might realize. Also, the consequences of what happens during the negotiations and settlement process can affect you financially for a long time.
You do not have to deal directly with...
Suppose you have been injured in a car accident. In that case, you are likely experiencing increasing stress in your life due to numerous medical bills, damage to your property, and pain and suffering resulting from the incident. One of the biggest challenges for car accident victims is their inability to return...
If you have experienced a car accident, whether you were at fault or not, you will want to notify your automobile insurance company because your insurance policy requires you to do so, and to protect yourself in case the other driver blames you for the accident. If the other driver was at...
Nearly 4,000 small claims are filed each day in the Los Angeles area alone. This legal resource is frequently used because it allows the common citizen to resolve their disputes quickly, easily and, best of all, economically.
The most common types of small claims are:
If you got injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s private residential property, you might wonder if there is insurance coverage that can help to pay for your losses. We have all heard about people winning verdicts after getting hurt on commercial property, but very little gets said about...
A simple misstep after a California car accident can jeopardize your claim against an insurance company, which in a personal injury case means you could lose thousands of dollars. Therefore, it is crucial that you understand what NOT to do after a car accident. Before discussing the 5 most common mistakes people...
While most drivers have some idea of what to do after an accident, what to do if you witness an accident is a different matter altogether.
Many people have no idea what to do when they witness a traffic accident. They can see the accident, drive on, and hope...
Under California law, a manufacturer, and therefore all those involved in the marketing chain, of a product are legally responsible for any damage or injury caused by defective products.
Additionally, California Business and Professions Code statutes prohibit the use of false or misleading advertising about the nature of a...
The unexpected loss of a loved one is devastating, especially in cases where the death could have been preventable. When someone else's negligence is to blame, the surviving family should not have to wonder how to shoulder the terrible financial burden.
A wrongful death lawsuit...
